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Kappel, Bruce; And Others – 1990
This report examines the need for inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in community life and describes activities of service providers in Minnesota toward meeting that goal. Part 1 reviews issues of eligibility involved in the exclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities from services. The lives of people who are…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adults, Daily Living Skills, Developmental Disabilities
Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond. Dept. of Rehabilitation Counseling. – 1989
This document reports on a survey of 309 Virginians with disabilities, of all ages, concerning first, the satisfaction with and need for services, and second, the current status of efforts to increase independence, community integration, and productivity among Virginians with developmental disabilities. Individual chapters address: the survey…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Children, Community Services
Download full textO'Brien, John; O'Brien, Connie Lyle – 1993
This report discusses basic issues in the provision of residential services for people with developmental disabilities. Main points of the discussion include: (1) the service system for this population is in a crisis of accountability as meeting safety and quality requirements threatens to become counterproductive; (2) the current system is well…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adults, Change Strategies, Civil Liberties
Taylor, Steve, Ed.; And Others – Policy Bulletin, 1993
This policy bulletin addresses the issue of protecting the safety of people with developmental disabilities from their increased risk of neglect, abuse, and mistreatment. An article by Steven J. Taylor considers "The Paradox of Regulations," noting both the protective effects of regulations and their effect in stifling innovation and…
Descriptors: Adults, Change Strategies, Compliance (Legal), Developmental Disabilities
Clasemann, Audrey; And Others – 1992
This report presents findings of a Minnesota study group which reviewed the costs and structures under which developmental disabilities services are provided. The group conducted a series of town meetings throughout the state and concluded with a toll-free call-in day. Six themes emerged from the meetings: (1) "We have a lot to be proud of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Attitudes, Community Programs, Delivery Systems
Virginia State Board for Rights of Virginians with Disabilities, Richmond. – 1990
This report responds to requirements of Public Law 100-146, The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987. It describes existing services to persons with developmental disabilities, reports on a consumer satisfaction survey, and presents recommendations and plans. Thirteen major findings and discussion of 16…
Descriptors: Adults, Advocacy, Attitudes, Children
